# Nagaland Lok Sabha constituency

Nagaland Lok Sabha constituency is the only Lok Sabha (lower house of the Indian parliament) constituency in the Northeastern state of Nagaland.
It participated in its first general election in 1967 and its first member of parliament (MP) was S. C. Jamir of the Nagaland Nationalist Organisation who was elected unopposed. In 1969, the Twenty-third Amendment of the Constitution of India discontinued the reservation of the seat to Scheduled Tribes. In the 1971 election, Kevichüsa Angami of the United Front of Nagaland party defeated Jamir. Rano M. Shaiza of the United Democratic Front was elected in the 1977 election. In the 1980 election, independent candidate, Chingwang was elected. Chingwang joined the Indian National Congress (INC) for the next election in 1984 and held his seat. Shikino Sam of the INC won the 1989 election. From 1991–98, Imchalemba was the MP of this constituency firstly as a member of the Nagaland Peoples Council and then as a member of the INC. From 1998–2004, K. Asungba Sangtam of the INC represented this constituency. Since 2004 till 2018, this constituency has been represented by a member of the Nagaland Peoples Front. W. Wangyuh Konyak was the MP from 2004–09. C. M. Chang won the seat in 2009.
Most Successful parties from Nagaland Lok Sabha

## Assembly segments

Currently, this Lok Sabha constituency consists of all 60 constituencies of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly.
| Constituency number | Name | Reserved for (SC/ST/None) | District | MLA | Party |
| 1 | Dimapur I | None | Dimapur | H. Tovihoto Ayemi | BJP |
| 2 | Dimapur II | ST | Dimapur | Moatoshi Longkümer | NDPP |
| 3 | Dimapur III | ST | Chümoukedima | Hekani Jakhalu Kense | NDPP |
| 4 | Ghaspani I | ST | Chümoukedima & Niuland | Jacob Zhimomi | BJP |
| 5 | Ghaspani II | ST | Chümoukedima | Zhaleo Rio | NDPP |
| 6 | Tening | ST | Peren | Namri Nchang | NCP |
| 7 | Peren | ST | Peren | T. R. Zeliang | NDPP |
| 8 | Western Angami | ST | Kohima | Salhoutuonuo Kruse | NDPP |
| 9 | Kohima Town | ST | Kohima | Tseilhoutuo Rhütso | NPP |
| 10 | Northern Angami I | ST | Kohima | Kekhrielhoulie Yhome | NDPP |
| 11 | Northern Angami II | ST | Kohima | Neiphiu Rio | NDPP |
| 12 | Tseminyü | ST | Tseminyü | Jwenga Seb | Independent |
| 13 | Pughoboto | ST | Zünheboto | Sukhato A. Sema | LJP(RV) |
| 14 | Southern Angami I | ST | Kohima | Kevipodi Sophie | Independent |
| 15 | Southern Angami II | ST | Kohima | Kropol Vitsü | BJP |
| 16 | Pfütsero | ST | Phek | Neisatuo Mero | Independent |
| 17 | Chizama | ST | Phek | K. G. Kenye | NDPP |
| 18 | Chozuba | ST | Phek | Küdecho Khamo | NDPP |
| 19 | Phek | ST | Phek | Küzholüzo Nienü | NPF |
| 20 | Meluri | ST | Phek | Z. Nyusletho Nyuthe | NDPP |
| 21 | Tuli | ST | Mokokchung | A. Pangjung Jamir | BJP |
| 22 | Arkakong | ST | Mokokchung | Nuklutoshi | NPP |
| 23 | Impur | ST | Mokokchung | T. M. Mannen | NDPP |
| 24 | Angetyongpang | ST | Mokokchung | Tongpang Ozüküm | NDPP |
| 25 | Mongoya | ST | Mokokchung | Imkongmar | NDPP |
| 26 | Aonglenden | ST | Mokokchung | Sharingain Longkümer | NDPP |
| 27 | Mokokchung Town | ST | Mokokchung | Metsübo Jamir | NDPP |
| 28 | Koridang | ST | Mokokchung | Imkong L. Imchen | BJP |
| 29 | Jatpetkong | ST | Mokokchung | Temjenmemba | NDPP |
| 30 | Alongtaki | ST | Mokokchung | Temjen Imma Along | BJP |
| 31 | Akuluto | ST | Zünheboto | Kazheto Kinimi | BJP |
| 32 | Atoizu | ST | Zünheboto | Picto Shohe | NCP |
| 33 | Suruhoto | ST | Zünheboto | S. Tolho Yepth | NCP |
| 34 | Aghunato | ST | Zünheboto | G. Ikuto Zhimomi | NDPP |
| 35 | Zünheboto | ST | Zünheboto | K. Tokugha Sukhalu | NDPP |
| 36 | Satakha | ST | Zünheboto | G. Kaito Aye | NDPP |
| 37 | Tyüi | ST | Wokha | Yanthungo Patton | BJP |
| 38 | Wokha | ST | Wokha | Y. Mhonbemo Hümtsoe | NCP |
| 39 | Sanis | ST | Wokha | Mhathung Yathan | NDPP |
| 40 | Bhandari | ST | Wokha | Achumbemo Kikon | NPF |
| 41 | Tizit | ST | Mon | P. Paiwang Konyak | BJP |
| 42 | Wakching | ST | Mon | W. Chingang Konyak | NDPP |
| 43 | Tapi | ST | Mon | Wangpang Konyang | NDPP |
| 44 | Phomching | ST | Mon | K. Konngam Konyak | BJP |
| 45 | Tehok | ST | Mon | C. L. John | NDPP |
| 46 | Mon Town | ST | Mon | Y. Mankhao Konyak | NCP |
| 47 | Aboi | ST | Mon | C. Manpon Konyak | Independent |
| 48 | Moka | ST | Mon | A. Nyamnyei Konyak | NPP |
| 49 | Tamlu | ST | Longleng | B. Bangtick Phom | Independent |
| 50 | Longleng | ST | Longleng | A. Pongshi Phom | NCP |
| 51 | Noksen | ST | Tuensang | Y. Lima Onen | RPI(A) |
| 52 | Longkhim Chare | ST | Tuensang | Sethrongkyu | BJP |
| 53 | Tuensang Sadar I | ST | Tuensang | P. Bashangmongba Changa | BJP |
| 54 | Tuensang Sadar II | ST | Tuensang | Imtichoba | RPI(A) |
| 55 | Tobu | ST | Mon | Naiba Konyak | LJP(RV) |
| 56 | Noklak | ST | Noklak | P.Longon | NCP |
| 57 | Thonoknyu | ST | Noklak | Benei M. Lamthiu | NPP |
| 58 | Shamator–Chessore | ST | Shamator | S. Keoshu Yimchunger | NDPP |
| 59 | Seyochung–Sitimi | ST | Kiphire | C. Kipili Sangtam | NPP |
| 60 | Pungro–Kiphire | ST | Kiphire | S. Kiusumew Yimchunger | NDPP |

## Members of Parliament

| Election | Member | Party |
| 1967 | S. C. Jamir | Nagaland Nationalist Organisation |
| 1971 | A. Kevichüsa | United Front of Nagaland |
| 1977 | Rano M. Shaiza | United Democratic Front |
| 1980 | Chingwang Konyak | Independent |
| 1984 | Chingwang Konyak | Indian National Congress |
| 1989 | Shikiho Sema | Indian National Congress |
| 1991 | Imchalemba | Nagaland People's Council |
| 1996 | Imchalemba | Indian National Congress |
| 1998 | K. Asungba Sangtam | Indian National Congress |
| 1999 | K. Asungba Sangtam | Indian National Congress |
| 2004 | W. Wangyuh Konyak | Nagaland People's Front |
| 2009 | C. M. Chang | Nagaland People's Front |
| 2014 | Neiphiu Rio | Nagaland People's Front |
| 2018 | Tokheho Yepthomi | Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party |
| 2019 | Tokheho Yepthomi | Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party |
| 2024 | S. Supongmeren Jamir | Indian National Congress |

## Election results
### 1967

In its first election, Nagaland Nationalist Organisation candidate, S. C. Jamir was elected unopposed and represented the constituency in the 4th Lok Sabha.

### 1971

A. Kevichüsa of the United Front of Nagaland won the election and represented the constituency in the 5th Lok Sabha.
1971 Indian general election: Nagaland :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | United Front of Nagaland | A. Kevichüsa | 89,514 | 60.47 | N/A |
| | Nagaland Nationalist Organisation | S. C. Jamir | 58,511 | 39.53 | N/A |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 31,003 | 20.94 | N/A |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 148,125 | 53.77 | N/A |
| | UDF gain from NNO | UDF gain from NNO | | | |

### 1977

Rano M. Shaiza of the United Democratic Front party won the seat and represented the constituency in the 6th Lok Sabha.
1977 Indian general election: Nagaland :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | United Democratic Front | Rano M. Shaiza | 124,627 | 51.68 | N/A |
| | INC | Hokishe Sema | 116,527 | 48.32 | N/A |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 8,100 | 3.36 | 17.58 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 250,016 | 52.83 | 0.94 |
| | UDF gain from UDF | UDF gain from UDF | | | |

### 1980

Independent candidate, Chingwang won the election and represented the constituency in the 7th Lok Sabha.
1980 Indian general election: Nagaland :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Independent | Chingwang Konyak | 145,969 | 51.01 | N/A |
| | United Democratic Front | Rano M. Shaiza | 140,210 | 48.99 | 2.69 |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 5,759 | 2.02 | 1.34 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 294,009 | 63.90 | 11.07 |
| | Independent gain from UDF | Independent gain from UDF | | | |

### 1984

Chingwang joined the INC, held the seat and represented the constituency in the 8th Lok Sabha.
1984 Indian general election: Nagaland :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | INC | Chingwang Konyak | 251,101 | 64.64 | N/A |
| | Naga National Democratic Party | Chalie Kevichüsa | 113,919 | 29.33 | N/A |
| | Independent | Huskha | 23,444 | 6.04 | N/A |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 137,182 | 35.31 | 33.29 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 394,820 | 66.46 | 2.56 |
| | INC gain from Independent | INC gain from Independent | Swing | | |

### 1989

Shikiho Sema of the INC represented the constituency in the 9th Lok Sabha.
1989 Indian general election: Nagaland :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | INC | Shikiho Sema | 363,071 | 60.29 | 4.35 |
| | Nagaland People's Council | Vizol Koso | 239,124 | 39.71 | N/A |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 123,947 | 20.58 | 14.73 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 607,429 | 74.71 | +8.25 |
| | INC hold | INC hold | Swing | | |

### 1991

The election was a direct contest between sitting MP Shikiho Sema from the INC and Imchalemba of the NPC. This was the first election that the BJP fielded a candidate for the Nagaland seat, Pius Lotha, who had to repeatedly reiterate that the BJP was not a communal party. The ban on the National Socialist Council of Nagaland by the Vishwanath Pratap Singh government was the main issue during the election campaigning with the INC and NPC blaming each other for the ban.
1991 Indian general election: Nagaland :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Nagaland People's Council | Imchalemba | 328,015 | 52.67 | 12.96 |
| | INC | Shikiho Sema | 276,161 | 44.34 | 15.95 |
| | BJP | Pius Lotha | 18,655 | 3.00 | N/A |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 51,854 | 8.33 | 12.25 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 628,015 | 77.07 | 2.36 |
| | Nagaland Peoples Council gain from INC | Nagaland Peoples Council gain from INC | Swing | | |

### 1996

On 28 July 1992, Imchalemba had joined the Congress. He fought the 1996 elections on the Congress' ticket. The continued presence of the security forces in Nagaland was an important electoral issue. The Naga Students' Federation demanded a boycott of the elections until the "disturbed area" tagged under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act was revoked. Congress now had their government in the Centre as well as the state. Imchalemba's opponent, H. Khekiho Zhimomi stated "we certainly don't deserve these black laws in the state and we have the experience of the '50s and '60s which have made this crystal clear. As long as we have these laws operational in the state, violence and tension will continue during elections." Imchalemba won the election comfortably and represented the state in the 11th Lok Sabha.
1996 Indian general election: Nagaland :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | INC | Imchalemba | 472,102 | 62.31 | 17.97 |
| | Independent | H. Khekiho Zhimomi | 2,74,699 | 36.26 | N/A |
| | Independent | Roland | 10,825 | 1.43 | N/A |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 1,97,403 | 26.05 | 17.72 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 772,402 | 88.32 | 11.25 |
| | INC gain from Nagaland Peoples Council | INC gain from Nagaland Peoples Council | | | |

### 1998

K. Asungba Sangtam of the INC represented the constituency in the 12th Lok Sabha.
1998 Indian general election: Nagaland :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | INC | K. Asungba Sangtam | 344,223 | 86.70 | 24.39 |
| | Lok Shakti | Akhei Achümi | 52,785 | 13.30 | N/A |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 291,438 | 73.40 | 47.35 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 420,714 | 45.41 | 42.91 |
| | INC hold | INC hold | Swing | | |

### 1999

Sangtam of the INC held the seat and represented the constituency in the 13th Lok Sabha.
1999 Indian general election: Nagaland :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | INC | K. Asungba Sangtam | 516,119 | 71.18 | 15.52 |
| | Independent | Shürhozelie Liezietsu | 162,521 | 22.42 | N/A |
| | BJP | Neikhaho | 37,156 | 5.12 | N/A |
| | Lok Shakti | Akhei Achümi | 5,763 | 0.79 | 12.51 |
| | Independent | Roland | 3,486 | 0.48 | N/A |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 353,598 | 48.76 | 24.64 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 728,843 | 76.25 | 30.84 |
| | INC hold | INC hold | Swing | | |

### 2004

W. Wangyuh Konyak of the Nagaland Peoples Front represented the constituency in the 14th Lok Sabha.
General election 2004: Nagaland :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | NPF | W. Wangyuh Konyak | 698,128 | 73.12 | N/A |
| | INC | K. Asungba Sangtam | 246,109 | 25.78 | 45.40 |
| | JD(S) | Akhei Achümi | 5,149 | 0.54 | N/A |
| | Independent | Nyimthungo | 3,687 | 0.39 | N/A |
| | Independent | Dr. Rilanthung | 1,646 | 0.17 | N/A |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 452,019 | 47.34 | 1.42 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 954,719 | 91.77 | 15.52 |
| | NPF gain from INC | NPF gain from INC | Swing | | |

### 2009

C. M. Chang of the Nagaland Peoples Front represented the constituency in the 15th Lok Sabha.
General election 2009: Nagaland :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | NPF | C. M. Chang | 832,224 | 69.96 | 3.16 |
| | INC | K. Asungba Sangtam | 349,203 | 29.35 | 3.57 |
| | AITC | Dr. Rilanthung Odyüo | 8,153 | 0.69 | N/A |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 483,021 | 40.61 | 6.73 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 1,189,601 | 90.01 | 1.76 |
| | NPF hold | NPF hold | Swing | | |

### 2014

Neiphiu Rio of the Nagaland Peoples Front represented the constituency in the 16th Lok Sabha.
General Election, 2014: Nagaland :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | NPF | Neiphiu Rio | 713,372 | 68.67 | 1.29 |
| | INC | Viswesül Pusa | 313,147 | 30.14 | 0.79 |
| | Socialist | Akhei Achümi | 9,695 | 0.93 | N/A |
| | NOTA | None of the above | 2,696 | 0.26 | N/A |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 4,00,225 | 38.52 | 2.09 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 1,038,910 | 87.91 | 2.192 |
| | NPF hold | NPF hold | Swing | 1.29 | |

### 2018 by-election

Bye-Election, 2018: Nagaland :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | NDPP | Tokheho Yepthomi | 594,205 | 58.56 | New |
| | NPF | C. Apok Jamir | 4,20,459 | 41.44 | 27.23 |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 1,73,746 | 17.12 | 21.4 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 10,18,842 | 85.09 | 2.82 |
| | NDPP gain from NPF | NDPP gain from NPF | Swing | | |

### 2019

2019 Indian general election: Nagaland :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | NDPP | Tokheho Yepthomi | 500,510 | 49.73 | 9.17 |
| | INC | K. L. Chishi | 484,166 | 48.11 | N/A |
| | NPP | Hayithung Tüngoe | 14,997 | 1.49 | N/A |
| | Independent | Dr. M M Thromwa Konyak | 4,620 | 0.46 | N/A |
| | NOTA | None of the above | 2,064 | 0.21 | N/A |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 16,344 | 1.62 | 15.5 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 1,007,437 | 83.00 | 2.09 |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 1,213,777 | | |
| | NDPP hold | NDPP hold | Swing | | |

### 2024

2024 Indian general election: Nagaland :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | INC | S. Supongmeren Jamir | 401,951 | 52.43 | 4.32 |
| | NDPP | Chumben Merry | 350,967 | 45.78 | 3.95 |
| | Independent | Hayithung Tungoe Lotha | 6,263 | 0.81 | N/A |
| | NOTA | None of the above | 1,646 | 0.12 | 0.09 |
| Majority | Majority | Majority | 50,984 | 6.65 | 5.03 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 760,507 | 57.40 | 25.60 |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 1,325,383 | | 8.42 |
| | INC gain from NDPP | INC gain from NDPP | Swing | 4.32 | |